MH Group Homes - Residential Counselor
About The Position
The Residential Counselor supports group home residents with daily living activities and delivers high-quality services to help consumers achieve measurable outcomes for new and ongoing care challenges in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP). The role maintains compliance with licensing, regulatory, and ENJ policies and procedures, and upholds ENJ’s core values of Warmth, Respectful, and Expertise. Driving is an essential function. The counselor transports service recipients to and from home and assigned community activities and may operate and transport consumers in Busettes and 12-passenger buses, including ambulatory and non-ambulatory consumers. A valid driver's license is required, and driving eligibility is subject to post-offer verification in accordance with company insurance requirements. The position is located in Hunterdon County and is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 12 hours each day. The role may involve varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate service activities.
Requirements
- A valid driver's license; driving eligibility is subject to post-offer verification consistent with company insurance requirements.
- One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in mental health, psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or a related field from an accredited college or university; one or more years of college plus related life or work experience totaling four years; or a high school diploma or GED plus four years of related work or life experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Responsibilities
- Support group home residents with daily living activities.
- Deliver high-quality services that help consumers achieve measurable outcomes for new and ongoing care challenges in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).
- Maintain compliance with licensing, regulatory, and ENJ policies and procedures.
- Uphold ENJ’s core values of Warmth, Respectful, and Expertise.
- Communicate clearly, professionally, and concisely through verbal and written channels.
- Transport service recipients to and from home and assigned activities within the community.
- Operate and transport consumers in Busettes and 12-passenger buses as needed.
- Regularly operate office equipment and use technology.
- Work varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays, to accommodate and support service activity.
Benefits
- Use of a company van during scheduled shifts to transport consumers as needed.
- Competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts, based on eligibility requirements.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off, holidays, medical leave, and PTO buy-back options.
- Direct deposit and payroll debit card option.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness program and referral incentive program.
- Paid orientation and ongoing training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
